The Canterbury tales
Teetering dangerously on the verge of bad acting, Distraction Theatre Company just about pulls this off. The two colourful Tales presented here - those related by the miller and the wife of Bath - have tremendous potential for a rip-roaring adaptation, so it's really a pity the production is merely enjoyably silly.
By far the best of the cast are Luke Bryant and Rebecca Gadsby in character actor roles which, in less seasoned hands, would have come off as slightly embarassing. Despite all their enthusiasm, the remainder of the cast do not quite convince in the straighter roles. Thankfully it's all pretty lively (the inspired choice of soundtrack helping considerably here), but this could have been so much better.
The Canterbury tales is on at 4pm at Augustine's (George IV Bridge) on Thursday 17th, Saturday 19th, Wednesday 23rd, Friday 25th and Sunday 27th August. Phone the Festival Fringe box office (0131 226 0000) for details.
By far the best of the cast are Luke Bryant and Rebecca Gadsby in character actor roles which, in less seasoned hands, would have come off as slightly embarassing. Despite all their enthusiasm, the remainder of the cast do not quite convince in the straighter roles. Thankfully it's all pretty lively (the inspired choice of soundtrack helping considerably here), but this could have been so much better.
The Canterbury tales is on at 4pm at Augustine's (George IV Bridge) on Thursday 17th, Saturday 19th, Wednesday 23rd, Friday 25th and Sunday 27th August. Phone the Festival Fringe box office (0131 226 0000) for details.
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